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32 recipes
A spicy and flavorful chicken dish from Timor-Leste, featuring a rich blend of chili, turmeric, ginger, and lemongrass, simmered until tender.
A hearty and nutritious vegetarian dish from Timor-Leste, Batar Da'an is a flavorful medley of corn, squash, and mung beans, often seasoned simply with salt and pepper. It can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish.
A hearty and nutritious vegetarian stew, Batar Daan is a staple in Timor-Leste, made with a comforting blend of pumpkin (or squash), corn, and mung beans. It's a versatile dish, often served as a main course with rice or as a substantial side dish, reflecting the agricultural bounty of the region.
Bobor de Feijão Verde is a comforting and nutritious porridge made with green beans, rice, and coconut milk. It's a staple in many Timorese households, often served as a light meal or a side dish.
A mild and flavorful chicken curry from Timor-Leste, featuring tender chicken simmered in coconut milk with a blend of aromatic spices. It's a comforting and popular dish, often served with rice.
A hearty and comforting bean stew, influenced by Portuguese cuisine, featuring a rich combination of various meats, beans, and vegetables. This dish is a staple in Timor-Leste, often enjoyed during gatherings and family meals.
A flavorful grilled fish dish from Timor-Leste, featuring fish marinated in a rich paste of candlenuts, turmeric, and other aromatic spices, then grilled to perfection. This dish showcases the use of local spices and the common practice of grilling fish.
Grilled fish marinated and coated in a fiery rica-rica spice paste, a popular and vibrant dish in Timor-Leste.
A simple yet flavorful preparation of fried fish, common in Timor-Leste, showcasing fresh local seafood. Whole fish or fillets are marinated in a blend of turmeric, garlic, and lime, then deep-fried until golden brown and crispy. It's often served with a side of rice and a spicy sambal or chili relish.
A flavorful dish of pan-fried fish coated in a vibrant yellow spice paste, offering a delightful blend of aromatic herbs and spices.
Ikan Kuah Asam is a refreshing and tangy fish soup, a staple in Timor-Leste's coastal cuisine. It features tender pieces of fish simmered in a clear, flavorful broth with a distinct sourness from tamarind or bilimbi, balanced by aromatic herbs and spices. This light yet satisfying soup is perfect for a warm day.
A vibrant and tangy fish dish, Ikan Masak Asam Timur is a testament to the fresh flavors of Timor-Leste. It features fish cooked in a sour and spicy broth with a medley of vegetables, offering a delightful balance of tastes.
A traditional dish from Timor-Leste where whole fish are marinated in a flavorful spice paste, wrapped in banana leaves, and then steamed and grilled. The result is a tender, aromatic fish infused with the flavors of the spices and banana leaf.
Ikan Sabuko is a flavorful East Timorese dish featuring Spanish mackerel marinated in tamarind paste, then grilled to perfection. It's often served with a spicy budu sauce, a fermented anchovy-based condiment, adding a unique umami depth.
A flavorful and tangy fish stew featuring tuna cooked in a spicy tamarind-based broth with aromatic herbs and spices. This dish balances the richness of tuna with the sourness of tamarind and a kick of chili, making it a vibrant and satisfying meal.
A fragrant and mildly spiced fish curry, often made with coconut milk, turmeric, and a blend of local herbs and spices. It's a staple in coastal communities and showcases the fresh seafood of Timor-Leste.
A hearty and flavorful beef stew, Katar de Carne is a comforting dish often prepared for gatherings. It features tender chunks of beef simmered in a rich, savory broth infused with local spices and vegetables.
A simple yet flavorful dish of crispy fried fish, often made with local freshwater fish, seasoned with turmeric and salt. It's a popular snack or side dish.
A rich and aromatic noodle soup from Timor-Leste, featuring a coconut milk-based broth infused with lemongrass, galangal, turmeric, and chili, often served with chicken or seafood and fresh herbs.
Pudim de Milho is a sweet and comforting corn pudding, a delightful dessert or snack in Timor-Leste. Made from fresh or canned corn, it's blended with milk, eggs, and sugar, then baked until set. Its creamy texture and sweet corn flavor make it a popular treat, often with Portuguese influences.
A simple yet comforting dish of boiled green bananas, a staple food in Timor-Leste. The bananas are cooked until tender and typically served warm, with their skins on or peeled, as a side dish or a light meal.
A refreshing and tangy soup made with a variety of vegetables and a souring agent like tamarind or bilimbi. It's a light and healthy accompaniment to rice.
Sei de Boi is a popular dried and smoked beef jerky from Timor-Leste, often enjoyed as a snack or appetizer. It's typically made with lean cuts of beef, marinated in a flavorful blend of spices, and then air-dried or smoked.
Teukir is a rich and savory beef stew, often prepared for special occasions and celebrations in Timor-Leste. It features slow-cooked beef in a flavorful broth infused with aromatic spices like turmeric, galangal, ginger, and garlic, thickened with candle nuts. This hearty dish embodies the warmth and tradition of Timorese gatherings.
A rich and aromatic slow-cooked beef dish, inspired by the Indonesian Rendang but adapted with Timorese ingredients and flavors. Tender chunks of beef are simmered in a complex blend of coconut milk, lemongrass, galangal, turmeric, and chilies until the liquid evaporates and the meat is deeply caramelized and infused with spices. This dish is a testament to the fusion of culinary influences in Timor-Leste.
A mild yet flavorful chicken curry influenced by Portuguese and Malay culinary traditions. Tender chicken pieces are simmered in a rich coconut milk broth with roasted bell peppers and aromatic spices, creating a comforting and subtly sweet dish. It's a staple in Timorese households, often served with rice.
Nasu Lata is a fragrant and flavorful one-pot chicken and rice dish, a staple in Timorese households. It combines tender chicken pieces with aromatic rice, infused with local spices and herbs, creating a comforting and satisfying meal. This dish highlights the importance of rice as a staple in Timor-Leste, often prepared for family gatherings and everyday meals.
A vibrant and flavorful stir-fry featuring tender chicken pieces and a colorful assortment of fresh vegetables, all coated in a savory sauce with hints of ginger and garlic. This dish is a quick and healthy meal, perfect for a weeknight dinner, showcasing the fresh produce and simple yet delicious cooking style of Timor-Leste.
A light yet flavorful soup featuring tender pieces of white fish simmered in a tangy broth infused with tamarind, ginger, garlic, and aromatic herbs. This soup is a comforting and refreshing dish, often enjoyed as a starter or a light meal, highlighting the use of fresh seafood and the bright, sour notes characteristic of some Timorese dishes.
Katar de Carne Picante is a vibrant and flavorful stir-fry featuring tender strips of beef cooked with a medley of fresh vegetables in a spicy, savory sauce. This dish showcases the Timorese love for bold flavors, incorporating chili, garlic, and soy sauce, often served with steamed rice. It's a quick and delicious way to enjoy beef with a kick.
A hearty and nutritious porridge made with a variety of local vegetables, rice, and often enriched with shredded chicken or fish. It's a comforting and versatile dish, perfect for breakfast or a light meal.
A traditional Timorese dessert made from glutinous rice flour, coconut milk, and palm sugar, often steamed in banana leaves to create a sweet, chewy, and fragrant treat.
